Early-Years-Educators for hire in Durham

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    147

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organisational Skills6%
    Experience Working with Children5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Durham County Council
    Busy Bees Nurseries
    Clever Clogs Nursery
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years38%
    More than 5 years38%
    Less than a year25%

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Last updated: 22 Sept 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £26,080 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£31,558 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Early years educator apprentice

    Chester-le-Street

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBehaviour ManagementChildcareClassroom Experience
  • Teaching Assistant

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipChildcareFirst AidSymbol Communication Systems
  • Support Worker

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMassage TherapyPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesSports Massage+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsRecord KeepingPatient-Centred CareManual Handling of Patients
  • Music Teacher

    Ushaw Moor

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceQTS

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Motivation LeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Senior Support Worker

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCommunication SkillsNVQCare Support ExperienceLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare PlansDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMedication Administration
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    LeadershipEarly Childhood EducationChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceSupervising Experience

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What's the average time to fill an early years educator role?

The average time to fill an early years educator role is 74 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do early-years-educators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an early years educator include: communication skills, organisational skills and experience working with children.

What licenses or certifications are common for early-years-educators?

Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: First Aid, Safeguarding Certification and Paediatric First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to early-years-educators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to early-years-educators include: senior support worker, early years educator apprentice and nursery practitioner.

What level of education is common for an early years educator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an early years educator in Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?

Most early-years-educators have 13 years of professional experience.

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